Firefighter injured while battling flames at unoccupied home in Oakland County
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Firefighter injured while battling flames at unoccupied home in Oakland County

  • November 13, 2025

Side of home falls on firefighter

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a house fire in Oakland County early Thursday morning.

Crews responded to the fire in the area of Northwestern Highway between Mapleridge and Philip in Southfield at around 5 a.m. on Nov. 13.

While battling the fire, officials said a side of the unoccupied home fell on a firefighter. He was taken to a local hospital for his minor injuries.

The cause and the origin of the fire are under investigation.

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